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Fantasy Football Running Back Workhorses - One-Man Backfields to Chase for 2023 Drafts
It's no secret: volume is the key when it comes to rostering and fielding a winning team in fantasy football. With volume comes opportunities, touchdowns, and fantasy points galore, creating the perfect recipe for success as you embark on a quest to win your leagues. With that said, fantasy managers would be wise to pursue […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoHot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 18
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoJosiah Sightler Delivering Big Production In High-A
Pittsburgh Pirates first base prospect Josiah Sightler is a 23-year-old who joined the organization as a 15th-round pick during the 2022 MLB Draft. The South Carolina product possesses impressive power as a lefty, primarily pulling baseballs while also drawing walks and keeping strikeouts to a minimum. He offers much-needed stability as a valuable defender and […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoDrew Thorpe Dominant Saturday With 13 Strikeouts
New York Yankees pitching prospect Drew Thorpe is a 2022 second-round pick who has already been ranked by MLB Pipeline as the best pitching prospect in the organization. The right-hander flashes a fine fastball, but he really makes his impact felt with an elite changeup that misses bats, as well as a slider that is […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoSean Roby Looks Healthy, Swats Four Homers In Big Week
San Francisco Giants corner infield prospect Sean Roby is a JUCO product who joined the organization during the 2018 MLB Draft. He has slowly progressed through the lower levels of the minors, reaching Double-A in 2022 but dropping back down to High-A in 2023 as he recovers from an injury. The 25-year-old's best tool is […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoConnor Phillips Strikes Out 11 In Win
Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Connor Phillips is one of the top arms in a farm system that might be the best in the league. Selected 64th overall by the Mariners in 2020, Phillip was flipped to Cincinnati in last summer's trade centered around Luis Castillo. The 22-year-old has an impressive heater that nearly touches triple-digits, […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoSpencer Horwitz Shows Off Power In Big Week
Toronto Blue Jays first base prospect Spencer Horwitz has proven to be a diamond in the rough for the club after they selected him in the 24th round of the 2019 draft. He is an impressive left-handed hitter who takes control of the strike zone every time he steps into the box. Horwitz's offensive profile […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoMason Albright Bounces Back With 11 Strikeouts
Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Mason Albright has developed into a solid arm within the organization despite being a 12th-round pick. That's good news, after all, considering Los Angeles' approach over the last few years has been to draft and develop as many young hurlers as possible. Albright's fastball lacks game-changing velocity, but it's still […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoDuncan Davitt Bounces Back With Five No-Hit Frames
Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Duncan Davitt joined the organization as an 18th-round pick in the 2022 draft. Although it remains to be seen whether he'll be a starter or reliever long-term, he has spent the bulk of 2023 operating out of the bullpen and looking solid while doing so. The Iowa product's four-pitch mix […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoEthan Salas Slugging Homers In Single-A
San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas is one of the most exciting players to watch in Minor League Baseball. Despite turning 17 years old just last month, he has already reached Single-A and ranks second on MLB Pipeline's list of Padres prospects. The expectations are high for the young backstop, and he's already making […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoBrooks Crawford Delivers Two Perfect Relief Outings
Cincinnati Reds relief pitching prospect Brooks Crawford joined the organization during the minor league portion of the Rule 5 draft in 2022. The 26-year-old is a former Clemson product and Giants draftee who has struggled to progress through the minors over the course of his four-year pro career. The right-hander's repertoire is highlighted by his […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoXavier Edwards Tearing Up Triple-A
Miami Marlins infield prospect Xavier Edwards was acquired from the Rays last November, but his contributions to the big-league club have been limited due to a crowded roster. As a result, Edwards has spent most of 2023 playing at (and tearing up) the Triple-A level. The switch-hitter has developed a tremendous approach at the plate, […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoHot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 16
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoAstros Select Brice Matthews With 28th Pick
The Houston Astros have selected shortstop Brice Matthews with the 28th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. A Nebraska product, Matthews was ranked as the 57th-best draft prospect by MLB Pipeline, but the Astros evidently like what they see in the 21-year-old and perhaps could try to sign him below slot value. Matthews runs […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoAidan Miller Selected By Phillies 27th Overall
The Philadelphia Phillies have selected shortstop Aidan Miller with the 27th pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The Mitchell (FL) product was MLB Pipeline's No. 13 draft prospect, so the fact that he fell this far has to be a delight for the Phillies. Miller is a talented right-handed hitter with great strength and bat […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoGeorge Lombard Jr. Selected 26th By Yankees
The New York Yankees have selected shortstop George Lombard Jr. with the 26th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The Gulliver Prep (FL) product has plenty of pop and runs fairly well, giving him the potential to deliver a lot of extra-base hits. Defensively, he has enough arm strength to play third base, but […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoArjun Nimmala Selected 20th Overall By Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays have selected shortstop Arjun Nimmala with the 20th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The Strawberry Crest (FL) product is arguably the best prep shortstop in the draft, so the Jays have to be thrilled that he fell to the back half of the first round. The toolsy 17-year-old controls […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoRays Use 19th Pick On Brayden Taylor
With the 19th pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Tampa Bay Rays selected shortstop Brayden Taylor. While the Rays sometimes use their draft picks in unorthodox ways, Taylor is far from a surprise. The TCU product has shown defensive prowess on the left side of the infield; he has an arm strong enough for […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoBrock Wilken Selected 18th Overall By Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers have selected third baseman Brock Wilken with the 18th pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The Wake Forest product is believed to have one of the best power bats in the draft, slugging a whopping 31 homers during his collegiate season. Wilken didn't have to sacrifice discipline for power, accumulating a 21.6 […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoEnrique Bradfield Jr. Drafted By Orioles 17th Overall
The Baltimore Orioles have selected outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. with the 17th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The left-handed Vanderbilt product has elite speed, swiping 130 bags through three collegiate seasons. In addition to bothering opposing pitchers on the basepaths, Bradfield is a solid offensive contributor, slashing .279/.410/.429 with six homers, a 15.1 […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoGiants Select Bryce Eldridge With 16th Pick
The San Francisco Giants have selected two-way prospect Bryce Eldridge with the 16th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. A talented prep player from James Madison (VA), Eldridge offers upside as a pitcher, hitter, and first baseman. On the mound, he consistently hits the mid-90s while also featuring a promising slider and changeup. Meanwhile, […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoHot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 15
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoSurprising Winners from the NFL Draft - Running Backs
Job security. Every NFL player wants it, but very few have it. This past draft, many running backs heard their name called, officially transitioning from the ranks of college football to the pros. Many of these backs became depth options or special teamers, some will compete for backup roles, and a select couple could even […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoJosh Stephan Strikes Out 10 In Perfect Outing
Texas Rangers pitching prospect Josh Stephan didn't hear his name called during the pandemic-shortened 2020 draft, but he was offered a contract by the club and chose to go pro rather than honor his commitment to Stephen F. Austin. The right-hander reached High-A after 28 pro outings and has quickly made his presence felt within […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoAbimelec Ortiz Has Another Huge Week
Texas Rangers first base prospect Abimelec Ortiz signed with the club after he didn't hear his name called in the 2021 draft. A native of Puerto Rico, Ortiz reached the pros by way of Florida Southwestern State College. He posted uninspiring results through his first two seasons in the organization but has shown massive strides […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoMason Black Spins Five Perfect Frames
San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Mason Black joined the club as a third-round pick in 2021, and he wasted no time impressing the organization. After just eight outings at the Single-A level, Black owned a 1.57 ERA and 11.6 K/9, earning him a quick promotion to High-A. He continued to post strong results and opened […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoRyan Ritter Showing Off Impressive Power
Colorado Rockies shortstop prospect Ryan Ritter found his way to the club in the fourth round of the 2022 MLB Draft. The Kentucky product showed some impressive pop in college and the Cape Cod League, but the best part of his game is his defense. He has true Gold Glove potential and should have no […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoAlberto Rodriguez Slugs Seven Extra-Base Hits In Big Week
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Alberto Rodriguez originally signed with the Blue Jays in 2017 before they flipped him to Seattle as part of the trade package centered around veteran hurler James Paxton. Rodriguez has now spent parts of three seasons at the High-A level and is having his best year to date. The 22-year-old is […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoTop 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (July Updates)
Welcome back RotoBallers to the July update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. With three months of the MLB season in the books, it's time to check in on some fantasy baseball dynasty prospects! Below in this article, you can find our updated top 250 MLB prospect rankings […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year agoNFL Free Agent Fallers for Fantasy Football - Old Faces, New Places
Free agency can be one of the most exciting times in the NFL. Whether your favorite team is spending big money to be competitive or accumulating draft picks in preparation for a rebuild, every roster move deserves attention and is one puzzle piece in a greater organizational strategy. With that said, NFL general managers and […]
Andersen Pickard 1 year ago